Daily Player Picks
Updated Throughout the Day
Player expected costs and values are calculated every thirty minutes throughout the day.
Pitchers
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $9,500 | 24.31 | 2.56 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 20.89 | 2.15 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,000 | 20.30 | 2.54 |
| Freddy Peralta | MIL | $9,500 | 19.67 | 2.07 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael King | SD | $9,500 | 24.31 | 2.56 |
| Cristopher Sanchez | PHI | $8,000 | 20.30 | 2.54 |
| Clarke Schmidt | NYY | $7,500 | 17.20 | 2.29 |
| Paul Skenes | PIT | $9,700 | 20.89 | 2.15 |
Catcher
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 9.39 | 2.18 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,300 | 9.25 | 1.75 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,300 | 9.24 | 2.15 |
| Hunter Goodman | COL | $4,100 | 8.81 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Miguel Amaya | CHC | $3,000 | 7.69 | 2.56 |
| Liam Hicks | MIA | $3,200 | 8.19 | 2.56 |
| Victor Caratini | HOU | $2,800 | 6.89 | 2.46 |
| Gabriel Moreno | ARI | $2,900 | 7.13 | 2.46 |
First Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.57 |
| Ivan Herrera | STL | $4,300 | 9.39 | 2.18 |
| Carson Kelly | CHC | $5,300 | 9.25 | 1.75 |
| Agustin Ramirez | MIA | $4,300 | 9.24 | 2.15 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joc Pederson | TEX | $2,600 | 7.86 | 3.02 |
| Rowdy Tellez | SEA | $2,700 | 7.47 | 2.77 |
| Matt Gorski | PIT | $2,200 | 5.87 | 2.67 |
| Willson Contreras | STL | $3,700 | 9.49 | 2.57 |
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Second Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ketel Marte | ARI | $5,000 | 10.01 | 2.00 |
| Jorge Polanco | SEA | $4,800 | 8.86 | 1.85 |
| Gleyber Torres | DET | $5,200 | 8.30 | 1.60 |
| Brice Turang | MIL | $4,600 | 8.20 | 1.78 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marcus Semien | TEX | $2,900 | 7.22 | 2.49 |
| Michael Massey | KC | $2,600 | 6.20 | 2.38 |
| Luis Garcia Jr. | WSH | $3,500 | 7.75 | 2.21 |
| Luisangel Acuna | NYM | $3,100 | 6.64 | 2.14 |
Short Stop
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francisco Lindor | NYM | $5,400 | 11.18 | 2.07 |
| Bobby Witt Jr. | KC | $6,100 | 10.88 | 1.78 |
| Trea Turner | PHI | $5,400 | 9.79 | 1.81 |
| Zach Neto | LAA | $4,700 | 9.45 | 2.01 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trey Sweeney | DET | $2,700 | 7.16 | 2.65 |
| Masyn Winn | STL | $3,500 | 8.72 | 2.49 |
| Alan Trejo | COL | $2,100 | 5.18 | 2.47 |
| Jose Barrero | STL | $2,500 | 5.94 | 2.38 |
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Third Base
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rafael Devers | BOS | $4,700 | 10.95 | 2.33 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Jose Ramirez | CLE | $5,000 | 9.24 | 1.85 |
| Manny Machado | SD | $5,500 | 9.19 | 1.67 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oswald Peraza | NYY | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.53 |
| Jon Berti | CHC | $2,700 | 6.65 | 2.46 |
| Eugenio Suarez | ARI | $4,200 | 10.12 | 2.41 |
| Jose Tena | WSH | $2,400 | 5.79 | 2.41 |
Outfield
Best Rating
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Judge | NYY | $6,500 | 13.27 | 2.04 |
| Pete Crow-Armstrong | CHC | $4,900 | 10.64 | 2.17 |
| Kyle Schwarber | PHI | $5,800 | 10.52 | 1.81 |
| Kyle Tucker | CHC | $6,300 | 10.49 | 1.66 |
| Corbin Carroll | ARI | $5,800 | 10.37 | 1.79 |
| Jarren Duran | BOS | $5,300 | 9.99 | 1.89 |
| Jackson Merrill | SD | $6,000 | 9.78 | 1.63 |
| Wyatt Langford | TEX | $5,200 | 9.74 | 1.87 |
Best Values
| Name | Team | Cost | Expected | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matthew Lugo | LAA | $2,200 | 8.79 | 4.00 |
| Will Brennan | CLE | $2,000 | 5.50 | 2.75 |
| Jordan Beck | COL | $3,600 | 9.37 | 2.60 |
| Kerry Carpenter | DET | $3,700 | 9.58 | 2.59 |
| Alexander Canario | PIT | $2,400 | 6.11 | 2.54 |
| Cavan Biggio | KC | $2,400 | 6.06 | 2.53 |
| Drew Waters | KC | $3,000 | 7.54 | 2.51 |
| Evan Carter | TEX | $3,500 | 8.78 | 2.51 |
Picks are based on historical performance and match-up. Picks are updated regularly, but we advise that you keep up to date on late-day roster moves and injuries – those are not taken into consideration. Sports from the Basement provides no warranty on these suggestions and readers should make picks at their own risk. Sample lineups are provided as thought-starters, and are not intended for direct use.